Dent on lug from spring bar ejection?

[CreinCrein]

I discovered a nice dent on my lug. Not too sure where it came from, but the dent lines up with the lug hole, which means it could've come from a spring bar coming through the front.

If this is the case, my question is: can a springbar pop out with so much force that it produces a dent like this?



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[Hwkaholic]

I had a Sinn 104 that I had this happen to on the day I got it. Sinn traditionally has some pretty high tension springs in their spring bars. So, he's it can happen.


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[gossbeau]

Nope! I really doubt it unless it was on juice!!!
No seriously a scratch maybe but not a dent!!

[77T]

I wouldn't attribute that dent to a springbar since they come out from the reverse side of the watch's case...but even if it was done from topside it would only scratch - not make a dent like that.
That is the type of damage I'd expect from reaching into a tight spot and then pulling your hand out in a hurry. I made an almost identical dent in an old Daytona when I was checking a. Suspension bolt on a race car and the driver fired up the engine. I jerked back and the Dayrona hit the edge of the sway bar.



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[helson]

Do you take the springbar out on the front side?
That's something that needs correction.

[Old Expat Beast]

It's possible, if the springbar has missed the hole and been pushed right out the other (front) side, when beng replaced, along with the endlink. Maybe more than once in this case.

[RC2]

Scratch yes but nothing like that. Probably banged into something. happened to me too.


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[Boaters]

I really don't think so but hey you never know strange things happen.

[TitanCi]

Yup! Happened on one of my omegas!!!


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[mactruck]

Are your spring bars flat on the ends or rounded? They should be rounded to prevent that.

[Ragna]

No it cannot happen like that.

Only a clear shock could go that deep.

Just saying.


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[mtgjr]

Yep. Absolutely.

That's why springbars with shoulders combined with a proper tweezer tool are so much safer.

[handsfull]

100% yes....and it will look just like that. Ask me how I know. LOL.

All it takes it's one careless slip, ESPECIALLY with Rolex springbars as they are spring loaded so heavily.

This is why the 3200 tool is worth every single dollar....best tool ever.

[offrdmania]

It could be from someone using one of these without protection :

[natosub]

It would take a really unfortunate knock, but I could see a wayward spring bar doing that.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's possible, if the springbar has missed the hole and been pushed right out the other (front) side, when beng replaced, along with the endlink. Maybe more than once in this case.

I thought about that but being a 1680, the endlinks have nice ears that keep them from going past their appointed position.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by 77T

I thought about that but being a 1680, the endlinks have nice ears that keep them from going past their appointed position.

Yeah, i guess folded endlinks have that advantage over solids. Springbars can still slip when fittng them alone for a nato, or with a leather strap, though. Maybe that was it.

[ap1]

Possible for sure

[Onikage]

Doubt a springbar did that. I think the nato is your problem. It exposes the sharp inner lug edge to increased beatings, whereas the proper endlink being more level with the lug would have lessened the damage from whatever hit it. Burn that nato! In fact why do you care, you're James Bond.

[chopper7]

I just think that's what happens when you wear them. Hence, the name tool watch. Marks like that give a watch character. jmho. Just noticed that's a 1680 red sub. Let's see some more pictures of that beauty.

[Mystro]

Yes, it is possible and I have seen it happen. I always tape my lugs with blue painters tape. Most times it's not nessisary but that one time the fork slips.....ugh.

[Tomas Eriksson]

Agree with others above, looks a little deep to be caused by the spring bar

[Justinmg]

Yep, I did that on my BB but not that bad

[nikesupremedunk]

Bumping an old thread. Something similar happened to my watch so yes it’s definitely possible that dent was created by a spring bar.

How does one go about getting this fixed? Can a shop like LA watch works fix that?

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by 77T

I wouldn't attribute that dent to a springbar since they come out from the reverse side of the watch's case...but even if it was done from topside it would only scratch - not make a dent like that.
That is the type of damage I'd expect from reaching into a tight spot and then pulling your hand out in a hurry. I made an almost identical dent in an old Daytona when I was checking a. Suspension bolt on a race car and the driver fired up the engine. I jerked back and the Dayrona hit the edge of the sway bar.



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Looks that way to me also. In fact, could happen desk drawer diving at the wrong angle if you snag it.